First Dates Ireland *read first post*

Purple Mountain

KathleenGrant wrote: »

I liked the two gay guys a lot. I thought first that maybe the other guy having kids was going to make it a no but great they both said yes.

Denny and yer wan were head-wrecking. Trying too hard with the "banter" No normal conversation at all. And "fanny flutters"....that was too much for me.

The gardener and the girl from Wexford were lovely. She seems to have just the right personality for him. Delighted they hit it off.

The other girl from Wexford was very pretty and obviously nervous. Awful story about the ex and then rejection from him seemed to upset her a bit. He was a bit of an arse-hole I thought.

I'm seriously thinking of it for next year myself seeing as how they let auld wans on it. Maybe they will match me up with some young lad like Hello 2D....:D

They'd be lucky to have you Kathleen.

artvanderlay

The Fanny Flutters is a good name for a band though. Ladies and gentlemen - but mostly the ladies - we give you....The Fanny Flutters!!! :pac:

PhilOssophy

English guy was like yer man off Derry Girls. An absolute knobhead.

KevRossi

KevRossi wrote: »

Two gay lads seem well matched, should be able to hit it off after COVID. Dublin fella wouldn't be short of a few offers I think, fine looking man.

Blonde Dub was a head melt, she's far too picky, she'll be single for a long time IMO. Denny was a bit of hard work, he dresses like a 22 year old. The jacket was desperate. I thought they were actually well matched.

Tipp gardener and his date were a class pairing, I'd say they'd be very solid together.

Blondie from Wexford was a stunner, she seems like good fun. The Mammy and Creche job are a red flag for me but she'd make some lad very happy. I think English Joe just didn't feel she was 'sophisticated' enough for him, or he's still not over his ex. I loved her reaction to him ditching her, real feisty.

Very good episode overall IMO.





Yes, she's from Limerick. She seemed a good laugh. There was a moment when she said she was going to Glastonbury for it's 50th anniversary, he thought she said she was 50. She wasn't impressed. She's cracking looking and a good laugh IMO.

Yep......I remember the " Glastonbury" date / age thing getting lost in translation......hardly crime of the century but he lost loads of points there. Thanks for that

completedit

The Dublin lad was a good looking guy I thought but the clothes were so bad. Didn't even suit his look. I'm not saying dress like a middle aged square but dress in something that accentuates your appearance. Simple t-shirt and a normal pair of well-fitted jeans and boots(not chelsea boots) would be a good look for him.

KathleenGrant

KathleenGrant wrote: »

I'm seriously thinking of it for next year myself seeing as how they let auld wans on it. Maybe they will match me up with some young lad like Hello 2D....:D

I'd never be so lucky, Kitty-Kat.


But on the off chance...

don't forget your purse.

Deleted User wrote: »

Always goes halves on a first date.

If the woman is interested, you can fix up the second date.

If the woman is not interested, you haven't just been swindled.


Come back next week for more dating tips & tricks.

YellowLead

Last nights episode was more enjoyable than recent ones. Though it’s not quite the same with the distancing etc! I generally find the episodes full of people in their early twenties bonding as I can’t relate.
I think the guy from London was a bit of a prick, like he felt he was too good for his date. I don’t think they were a good match, despite her being born in London I didn’t think they had much in common (He was too posh for her and she was to nice for him). She seemed very upset when he said no!
It was nice to see a gay couple that weren’t off the charts camp/cliche.
That gardener sharing his story was incredibly brave and I was delighted his date agreed to see him again, I thought she was such a lovely woman.
I thought the two Dubliners were a good match for each other, I was surprised she didn’t go for him.

PhilOssophy

I thought the wan from Enniscorthy presented herself well - it can't be easy to tell the whole country what an ex boyfriend did. Her date was a knob.
I thought Tipp man and Wexford woman were lovely, fair play to him for telling his story. The poor man his hand was shaking but I can honestly say that I would be a nervous wreck too and would be shaking like that.
The 2 gay guys were very nice, much nicer than some others who had been on.
I thought the Dublin woman was annoying, there's often a reason somebody is single at 40 in spite of not being a bad looking woman. The 2 of them would melt each others heads I would say.

I have great admiration for anybody who goes on the show though, even if I was single I could never do it.

KathleenGrant

Purple Mountain wrote: »

They'd be lucky to have you Kathleen.

Not sure if being sarcastic or not.:(

Worried I'd be like the PJ Gallagher character, the auld wan with the scarf being totally inappropriate.

KathleenGrant

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I'd never be so lucky, Kitty-Kat.


But on the off chance...

don't forget your purse.

I don't have a purse or a bag. Google pay will do me.

I think sometimes I was not even meant to be a girl except for my interest in one thing

Purple Mountain

KathleenGrant wrote: »

Not sure if being sarcastic or not.:(

Worried I'd be like the PJ Gallagher character, the auld wan with the scarf being totally inappropriate.

Absolutely not! I know from your posts that you're good fun, a fighter and I'd say a good partner material.

KathleenGrant

Purple Mountain wrote: »

Absolutely not! I know from your posts that you're good fun, a fighter and I'd say a good partner material.

Thanks for what you said. That's really kind and means a lot.
But! I'm actually quite old. I'm not girlie enough (don't dress up, don't wear makeup, am too much into sport, am quite a nerd really)

Still thinking of it. For the craic like. And who knows, it might lead to something.

Purple Mountain

KathleenGrant wrote: »

Thanks for what you said. That's really kind and means a lot.
But! I'm actually quite old. I'm not girlie enough (don't dress up, don't wear makeup, am too much into sport, am quite a nerd really)

Still thinking of it. For the craic like. And who knows, it might lead to something.

But remember..there are plenty of mature men out there who would like a sporty and intelligent lady!
That's the whole idea of them matching you with someone who is like you and who will have common interests and goals as you.

dobman88

KathleenGrant wrote: »

Thanks for what you said. That's really kind and means a lot.
But! I'm actually quite old. I'm not girlie enough (don't dress up, don't wear makeup, am too much into sport, am quite a nerd really)

Still thinking of it. For the craic like. And who knows, it might lead to something.

I dont know how old is "quite old" but there has been people on in their 70s and you dont come across as anywhere near that old.

From your posts on here, I would echo what was already said in that you seem like a normal person up for the craic that doesnt take herself too seriously. Personally I like a woman that isnt always covered in make up and dressed up. Just normal.

And the way you describe yourself there I'd imagine there is a fella out there only wishing he could take his missus to go and see a match.

If you're thinking about it for the craic, apply and if they contact you and you dont want to do it, you can always say no then. Best of luck whatever you choose.

The Inbetween is mine

KathleenGrant wrote: »

Thanks for what you said. That's really kind and means a lot.
But! I'm actually quite old. I'm not girlie enough (don't dress up, don't wear makeup, am too much into sport, am quite a nerd really)

Still thinking of it. For the craic like. And who knows, it might lead to something.

You're not that old! We've guessed your age before
But seriously, this show seems to have quite a high success rate for the over 45's ....so definitely worth a shot if you're not shy about it

ohnonotgmail

The Inbetween is mine wrote: »

You're not that old! We've guessed your age before
But seriously, this show seems to have quite a high success rate for the over 45's ....so definitely worth a shot if you're not shy about it

ah here, since when is over 45 considered quite old?

The Inbetween is mine

ohnonotgmail wrote: »

ah here, since when is over 45 considered quite old?

Since my daughter told me

WildWater

Go for it Kathleen. We’ll all be rooting for you on here anyway.

freshpopcorn

The fella from Antrim reminded me of the guy out of American Psycho!

JP Liz V1

artvanderlay wrote: »

The Fanny Flutters is a good name for a band though. Ladies and gentlemen - but mostly the ladies - we give you....The Fanny Flutters!!! :pac:

A stripping band

Flippyfloppy

Fanny flutters?! Imagine the roles were reversed and Denny said, no sorry, I got no Penis Prickles on the date

castletownman

I'm fairly sure that the great intellectual of our time, Maura Higgins, brought "fanny flutters" into the mainstream when she mentioned it on Love Island.

Which tells you all you need to know about the Dublin one quoting that wagon.

freshpopcorn

Whilst I wasn’t gone on what the Dublin Dinny fella was wearing. I do think it was very him being himself.

freshpopcorn

Niamh and her daughter have received threats since appearing on the show.

https://www.irishmirror.ie/tv/first-dates-ireland-contestant-receives-23762105?fbclid=IwAR3sPf-IuDaeD_E7TDQE9d6RSgddzBYu2upbz7OJP7NfZPxlHOylpDb8Jn0

The Inbetween is mine

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Niamh and her daughter have received threats since appearing on the show.

https://www.irishmirror.ie/tv/first-dates-ireland-contestant-receives-23762105?fbclid=IwAR3sPf-IuDaeD_E7TDQE9d6RSgddzBYu2upbz7OJP7NfZPxlHOylpDb8Jn0

Her 14yo daughter is doing well on tiktok with over 10,000 followers..... Jesus wept

pgj2015

That is surprising that she got so much hate online, I know she didn't pay for her dinner but you would wonder why she upset those people? The seagull comment made me laugh though a bit.

Ferris_Bueller

The gay couple seemed sound and well matched. Sometimes it feels like some of the gay daters go on it for their 5 mins of fame or something but these two seemed very genuine and was good to see them both say yes to a second date.

Denny and Niamh got on well but there was very little proper conversation. I feel like there have been a lot of couples where this happens. Usually they are Dubs and both outgoing but it feels like they are putting on an act just trying to come across as confident without ever really having much conversation.

The nervous couple from Wex/Tipp were lovely and a nice match. He was extremely nervous to start but by the end seemed a bit more comfortable. She seemed like a very kind and bubbly person.

I might be alone here but there was something about the girl from Enniscorthy that did my head in, maybe it was the accent but I found her very hard to listen to. She seemed really disappointed when he said no too!

The Inbetween is mine

Ferris_Bueller wrote: »

The gay couple seemed sound and well matched. Sometimes it feels like some of the gay daters go on it for their 5 mins of fame or something but these two seemed very genuine and was good to see them both say yes to a second date.

Denny and Niamh got on well but there was very little proper conversation. I feel like there have been a lot of couples where this happens. Usually they are Dubs and both outgoing but it feels like they are putting on an act just trying to come across as confident without ever really having much conversation.

The nervous couple from Wex/Tipp were lovely and a nice match. He was extremely nervous to start but by the end seemed a bit more comfortable. She seemed like a very kind and bubbly person.

I might be alone here but there was something about the girl from Enniscorthy that did my head in, maybe it was the accent but I found her very hard to listen to. She seemed really disappointed when he said no too!

Disappointed?... She looked as if he'd kicked her puppy while píssing in her cornflakes

gmisk

The gay fella from the north seemed really nice and normal....not sure about the suit. I thought his date was a bit up his own ass tbh. Didn't warm to him.

The nervous gardener guy was really nice bless him how nervous he was, brave to talk about his mental health. His date was lovely. Both really decent genuine sorts.

The ick woman...needs to grow up...fanny flutters...christ...seemed kinda picky I can see why she is single. She should have gone first if she was gonna say no. Her date was good craic but I would say he would wreck your head...hyper, the fact he has been single for so long as a bit of a red flag.

Joe was extremely handsome! Great teeth, I like the accent as well I have to say, a bit straight laced maybe. His date the lady who works in creche was really sweet, giggly and fun. They had a really nice easy connection, surprised he said no.

freshpopcorn

The gay couple were alright. The fella from Belfast scared me tough. I'm fairly sure the Tax man was in the media around the time of the marriage referendum.
(Long term I don't know).

I was unsure what to make of the Dubs. I sort of liked him but she was very tough going. I think she wanted Conor Mcgregor.

The Wexford and Tipp guy got on but fairly well and had a good bit in common he looked terrified tough.

I could see why the London fella said no to the Wexford one. Even tough she was nice I just think he'd find her a tad wild for him.